Pindad AM1

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Pindad AM1
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Pindad AM1 Assault Rifle
Type Assault rifle
Place of origin Indonesia
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerPindad
Designed2022 - Present
ManufacturerPindad
Produced2023 - Present
Specifications
Mass3.25 kg
Length881 mm (34.7 in) stock extended, 797 mm (31.4 in) stock retracted

Cartridge 5.56×45mm NATO
Caliber 5.56mm
Barrels14.5 in (370 mm)
Action Gas-Operated, short stroke piston, rotating bolt
Feed system30-rounds STANAG magazine
Sights Iron sights, optical sights can be mounted on rail

The Pindad AM1 (Assault Military 1) is an assault rifle produced by Pindad, which was first introduced in 2022. [1] Unlike the Pindad SS2, this assault rifle is based on the M4 carbine and weights less. [2]

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History

In 2023, Pindad conducted a product demonstration of the AM1 using a red dot sight with a range of 50 meters. [3]

Design

The AM1 is chambered in 5.56×45mm NATO. [4] It can be equipped with a vertical grip [5] and various scopes on the picatinny rails. [6]

The AM1 has a telescope buttstock. [6]

Users

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References

  1. Ziyadi, A. (2023-03-23). "Pindad Luncurkan Senapan Serbu Terbaru Bernama AM1". MiliterMeter.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  2. "Pindad AM1 - Senapan Serbu Terbaru dari Desain AR15/M4, Punya Bobot Lebih Ringan dari SS2". Indomiliter.com (in Indonesian). 2023-03-05. Retrieved 2023-04-16.
  3. "Pindad Melaksanakan Demo Produk Alat Bidik Optik dan Senapan Terbaru". Pindad. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  4. https://ulasan.co/pc-816-v1-dan-am-1-senapan-serbu-terbaru-bikinan-pindad-indonesia/
  5. Sawiyya, Rangga Baswara (2023-02-21). "Asik, Pindad punya dua senapan serbu baru AM-1 dan PC 816 V1". Airspace Review (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-03-24.
  6. 1 2 https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_march_2023_global_security_army_industry/pt_pindad_from_indonesia_launches_am1_new_assault_rifle_variant.html
  7. Yokalbar, Saputra (2023-03-08). "Ini Keunggulan Senjata Api Terbaru Buatan Pindad, Lebih Ringan dan Modern Dibanding SS2". YoKalbar (in Indonesian). Retrieved 2023-04-13.